Nature

5 magical spots turning the road to Eilat into a trip of its own

Explore Route 40 to Eilat: Discover Bedouin hospitality tents, scenic hiking trails, local family farms, and off-road desert jeep tours.

Squills in Mitzpe Ramon.
Lots of stops along the way just to say, “Wait, we have to take a picture of this.” Tuscany.

We went to Tuscany to "do nothing" – and it was the perfect vacation

Six Senses Shaharut.

Luxury, quiet, and fine food: Finding true luxury and quiet in the Israeli desert

It was believed to be extinct until 2011. Hula painted frog

Over 250 Hula painted frogs released into Hula Nature Reserve


Just before winter: The perfect vacation you must experience in the north

Galilee in Autumn: Just before winter arrives, it’s time to immerse yourself in green and enjoy a short, dreamy getaway in our northern and magical region.

Summit Trail.

Rare wolf spider not seen since 1985 rediscovered on remote nature reserve

The last recorded sighting of the spider in the UK was in the National Trust’s Newtown nature reserve on the Isle of Wight in 1985.

The White-Knuckled Wolf Spider found at Newtown Nature Reserve in autumn 2025.

Arctic fossil reveals previously unknown hornless rhinoceros species

With 75% of its skeleton preserved in Devon Island’s Haughton Crater, the Miocene rhino shows the species crossed the North Atlantic land bridge much later than once thought, says lead author Fraser.

Artist's recreation of Epiatheracerium itjilik in its forested lake habitat, Devon Island.

Want to go on a trip without giving up the Sukkah? KKL has you covered

The Jewish National Fund set up 10 kosher sukkahs under rabbinical supervision in forests across Israel. Entry is free, so you can enjoy nature, a picnic, and a sukkah meal during Chol Hamoed.

KKL Sukkot Activity.

Nahal David comes back to life: New trails open in Ein Gedi

Two hiking trails in Nahal David reopen after May’s flood damage in Ein Gedi. Visitors must register online in advance and follow equipment and safety guidelines.

Ein Gedi Nature Reserve.

Wildlife advocate, primate expert Jane Goodall dead at 91

Goodall was a pioneer in her field, both as a female scientist in the 1960s and for her work studying the behavior of primates.

Dr. Jane Goodall, chimpanzee researcher and naturalist, observes through glass some of Taronga Zoo's 25 member chimpanzee colony in Sydney

Traveling during Sukkot? A new trail system awaits your discovery

Tishrei holidays begin with a gift for hikers: A new trail system in Timna Park, circular routes for the whole family, the 24 km Timna Loop trail, and 70 km of cycling paths.

Timna Park.

Ancient life sized camel engravings on Saudi desert cliffs rewrite Arabian prehistory

Researchers say the monumental rock art marked scarce water sources and migration routes, serving as statements of presence and cultural identity roughly 12,000 years ago.

Ancient life sized camel engravings on Saudi desert cliffs rewrite Arabian prehistory.

NIS 3 million will revive Nahal Rakat, connecting Tiberias to the Sea of Galilee

Tiberias Municipality, ILA, and the Drainage Authority are building a new promenade through Nahal Rakat, linking the city’s new neighborhoods to the Sea of Galilee with trails and seating.

Nahal Rakat and its banks before the rehabilitation works

Guardians of Colorado: How land and river teach us to heal

Farming here doesn’t pay the bills; it feeds something older. It’s about self-sustenance and standing guard so the land might heal.

TOWERING RED ROCK formations in the Garden of the Gods stand majestically against the backdrop of Colorado Springs’ peaks.